10th-graders - April

• Build an awesome summer reading list that includes some biographies and memoirs: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson is a must-read and can be found at your local library.

• 100 Brave/Interesting Questions + NYT Writing Prompts for Students: Commit to keeping a journal this summer, and use some of these questions as inspiration.

10th-graders - March

• College App & Admissions Timeline: These resources and calendar will help you stay on track.

• You have done course selection.  Remember that you want challenge and balance.

10th graders - February

• Virtual college fairs: There are many opportunities to attend college fairs from home, including sessions that focus on STEM programs and the visual and performing arts. These easy-to-attend virtual events can be a great window into what college is all about.

• Identify a summer program: Browse through options for day programs, residential programs, and online options that match an interest you might like to pursue.

10th graders - January

• 80 Extracurricular Activity Examples: Wondering what other students listed on their applications? These examples may inspire you.

• Activity Log: Remember to update your log so you don’t forget what you’ve done. And this is a great time to inventory your extracurricular activities. Where do you want to deepen your involvement? And what do you want to let go?

10th graders-December

• 5 ways to Spend Your High School Summer: Think about your summer in the context of how your choices can help you to lead a happier life (really!).

• Review PSAT results (if you sat for a test): Pay special attention to the questions you answered incorrectly. Strong test scores as a junior may qualify you for academic honors as well as for special programs and recruitment opportunities.

• Time management: Finding it hard to balance school work, extracurricular activities, and sleep? This worksheet can help assess whether you’re doing too much.